A particular specialism of the firm is the analysis and design of drydock gates, and this specialism has been employed at many naval and commercial establishments for the smallest mitre and caisson gates to the largest flap and gravity gates in the world.
The firm has considerable experience in the analysis existing of dock gates for checking structural integrity and floatation characteristics, and has developed specialist software to do this.
The firm has a particular expertise in shipyards and associated infrastructure and has for many years provided design services in this field for Naval Bases throughout the world.
These have included the conceptual and detailed design of drydocks, slipways, shiplifts, floating docks, shipyard buildings and associated ship repair facilities.
Royal Haskoning’s primary role in Naval Bases and military ports has been in the planning and design of maritime infrastructure. The firm has designed many facilities including quays, jetties, dolphins, dockside paving and mechanical/electrical services.
